Krakatao

Definitions of Krakatao
  1. noun
    a small volcanic island in Indonesia between Java and Sumatra; its violent eruption in 1883 was the greatest in recorded history
    synonyms: Krakatau, Krakatoa
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    island
    a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
    volcano
    a mountain formed by volcanic material
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